What is Snake Fist?
Snake Fist, as the name suggests, is inspired by the snake-like animals in nature. It is rumored that Snake Fist originated in Fujian and Guangdong in southern China, where the local people gradually observed the agility, flexibility and swiftness of snakes in their longtime relationship with them, and thus incorporated their characteristics into their martial arts, forming a unique style of Snake Fist. With its unique principle of bionics and its agile and ethereal moves, Snake Fist is unique and has become a sought-after object by many martial arts enthusiasts!
Snake Fist not only reflects the ancient people’s reverence and imitation of nature, but also contains profound philosophical thoughts. In Taoist culture, the snake is regarded as a symbol of “Yin”, which complements “Yang” and together constitute the harmony of the universe. Therefore, in the process of practicing Snake Fist, it not only focuses on the external changes in stances, but also emphasizes the internal operation of qi and blood and the control of ideas, in pursuit of the supreme state of unity of mind and body, and the unity of heaven and mankind.
Basic Concepts of Snake Fist
1. Definition of Snake Boxing
Snake Fist is a kind of bionic martial art, which simulates the movements of snakes, such as swimming, winding, attacking, etc., and combines with the laws of human movement to form a unique martial art system. Snake Fist emphasizes on “softness overcoming hardness, using static braking”, and achieves the purpose of defeating the enemy through flexible footwork, varied moves and powerful internal energy.
2. Basic Postures and Footwork of Snake Fist
The basic postures of Snake Fist include “Snake Stance”, “Snake Head Looking at the Moon”, and “Coiled Dragon Pile”, etc. Among these postures, “Snake Stance” is the most important one. Among them, the “snake-shaped step” is the snake boxing unique footwork, the requirements of small steps, fast frequency, flexible pace, as if the snake wandering in the bushes; “snake head looking at the moon” is an imitation of the snake looking up posture, used to adjust the breathing, cohesion of the spirit; The “Panglong Pile” is the basic pile work of Snake Fist, which enhances the strength of the lower limbs and the stability of the body through prolonged standing practice.
The Snake Fist stance analysis
Snake Fist has a lot of moves, each move contains the snake’s spirit and might. Such as “snake out of the hole”, imitating the snake’s sudden strike, fast, powerful; “entanglement lock throat”, the use of the body’s flexibility and entanglement force, the opponent will be tightly entangled, so that it can not move; “White Snake Spitting”, is through the fast and powerful “White Snake Spitting”, it is through the fast and powerful “White Snake Spitting”. The “White Snake Spitting Letters” is an accurate and fatal attack through quick punches, just like a snake’s letters. These moves not only have practical combat value, but also show the unique artistic charm of Snake Fist.
Relationship and Differences between Snake Fist and Other Martial Arts
1. Comparison with other martial arts styles and analysis of similarities and differences
The most important feature of Snake Fist compared with other martial arts schools is its principle of bionics and its agile and ethereal moves. Compared with the rigidity and straightness of Xingyi Quan and the softness of Taijiquan, Snake Fist pays more attention to the flexibility and agility of the body, as well as the versatility and surprise of the moves. At the same time, Snake Fist in the exercise process also emphasizes both internal and external cultivation, qi and blood harmonization, which has a similarity with Taijiquan, Bagua Palm and other internal boxing.
However, Snake Fist also has its own unique features. It is not like taijiquan that focuses on the idea of guidance and qi and blood operation, but more emphasis on the body’s natural reaction and intuitive judgment; at the same time, the snake fist moves also pay more attention to the application of combat, the pursuit of a one-strike to kill the effect.
2. Mutual borrowing and integration: how to incorporate the merits of other martial arts schools into Snake Fist to make it more perfect and rich
Mutual borrowing and fusion are inevitable in the development of martial arts. Snake Fist is no exception. In order to make it more perfect and rich, Snake Fist can draw on the advantages of other Kung fu schools. For example, it can draw on Taijiquan’s theory of guiding the mind and harmonizing the blood and qi to strengthen Snake Fist’s internal cultivation; at the same time, it can also draw on Xingyiquan’s rigidity and straightness and Baguazhang’s flexibility and versatility to enrich Snake Fist’s moves and tactical system.
In addition, with the development and innovation of modern martial arts, Snake Fist can also draw on the scientific training methods and competitive rules of modern combat technology to improve its combat ability and competitive level. Through continuous exploration and practice, Snake Fist will surely shine more brightly.
Summary
Snake Fist, as one of the wonders of Chinese martial arts, has won wide acclaim and favor with its unique principle of bionics and its agile and flowing moves. We can see that Snake Fist not only has a deep cultural heritage and philosophical thinking, but also shows unique charm in practical application and artistic expression.
In the future development, Snake Fist should continue to adhere to the principle of combining tradition and innovation, constantly absorbing the advantages of other martial arts schools and scientific training methods of modern combat technology to improve its comprehensive strength and competitiveness.